chapter 6: jude's homecoming/engagement party!!
"Breaking News: Rock Star Jude Harrison and her former G-major producer, ex-boyz attack member Tommy Quincy have entered their world-wind romance once a again with a very public proposal in a Poland airport!"
Dairy,
Can you believe that was the headline of every major tabloid from Canada to Timbucktu? Yeah but it was my fault…..in the moment I wanted to share it with the world! And I still do. So my mentioning of this article wasn't out of frustration but out of pure excitement!!!! We all know with my previous scandals that the media usually hasn't been my friend but for once I controlled what they wrote about me!!! But at the same time the tabs are kind slacken lately. The "public proposal" happened a little over two weeks ago. I guess they wanted to check their sources? But since when do they care if what they say is true? I don't know. Ill never be able to understand the workings of such a money-hungry-heartless industry….wait but I'm in one….hahaha. yeah sorry that was a bad one. But anyways….last night was the, "I'm-BACK!-LOOK-AT-ME-NOW-AND- I'M- GETTING-MARRIED-TO-TOMMY-FOR-REAL-THIS-TIME!!!" party, that was magnificently put together of course by my unstoppable, sister Sadie Harrison. It felt so good to be back home and see everyone!!! I couldn't believe that I was away from so many people that I loved for almost two years. And with the kind of love I had for these people, emails did not do the job for me. Enough gushing, back to the party. Where do I begin? Hmm…lets start with the guest list: Sadie, Kwest, Mason, Jamie, Zep, Karma, Spied, Wally, D., Dad, the rest of boyz attack(lol), and JO and few other people from the record label in London. Yes, though it was small it was intimate. It was special. The night started with a surprise musical guest.
(The party begins just as the sun is starting to set. The guests and stage are under a white tent in the Harrison Back yard. Inside the test are soft romantic lights and rose pettles everywhere. Parallel to the stage is one long table where all the guests sit with Jude and Tommy sitting in the middle of the table. The Party begins with Sadie on the mic)
Sadie: First, I have to say thank you to all of you for coming and welcoming home my wonderful baby sister, back from her journey abroad! Let's just hope she never does that again!
(Everyone applauds)
Sadie: Jude, we are all so proud of you! And not only are we ecstatic that you are home, but we couldn't more happy to hear about your new engagement. You and Tommy have finally realized what we all have for years: your meant to be together forever! You both give us all hope for love out there. We all wish the best of luck even though we know you won't need it. If being away from each other for over a year couldn't break your bond, nothing can.
(louder applause, yelling, whooping)
Sadie: Now, our special guest: Michael Bubble! Singing his oldie but goodie, a song very appropriate for our love birds prolonged union, Quando, Quando, Quando. Michael Bubble everyone!!!
Michael Bubble:
Tell me when will you be mine
Tell me quando quando quando
We can share a love devine
Please don't make me wait again
When will you say yes to me
Tell me quando quando quando
You mean happiness to me
Oh my lover tell me when
Every moments a day
Every day seems a lifetime
Let me show you the way
To a joy beyond compare
I can't wait a moment more
Tell me quando quando quando
Say its me that you adore
And then darling tell me when (this is an actual song that Michael bubble sings I didn't not make it up)
I would just like to say, "Welcome back Jude!" I know I haven't formally met you but I think your music is so inspirational. I know it must inspire people everywhere. And Congrats to you and Tommy on the engagement! It was an Honor to perform for you folks!
(Applause!!!!! Jude smiles and blows Michael Buble a kiss and says thank you, Then Jude leans over to Tommy)
Jude: Wow, Sadie never fails to amaze me at how awesome she is.
Tommy: Well she must have some connections since working in publicity for D.
Jude: Whatever Tommy I can't believe Michael Buble just serenaded us! I guess we've made it big time eh?
Tommy: Yes you have babe. yes you have.
(smoochy poo. Yes short and sweet)
Zepplin: Oh Jamie, I hope our love envloves into something like theirs. ( She sighs and continues to stare in awe)
Jamie: (Jamie raises his eyebrows and tilts his head. If she only knew all the things wrong with that statement…) The passion maybe, but I could definitely do without the lack of consistantcey with their love!
Zepplin: Oh Jaimie, I think their world-wind romance is romantic!
Jamie: Try being in it and see how romantic you think it is then!
(Zepplin has a confused face. Hmmm… has Jamie forgotten to mention to his new love bird about his involvement in the Jommy Love Affair?)
Tommy: Was his song on point or what?
Jude: It was like it was made for us
Sadie: Next up we have Canada's new up and coming group, NEXTSTOP, from no other than…
Jaime and Zepplin: Nana's Basement Records!!!!
Sadie: Excuse me; I believe I am the MC here?!! (she says sarcastically)
Darius: Lets see if they have any real talent! (Jaime gives Dairus a look)
Jaime: Be prepared to be amazed! (Darius fold his arms and looks at the Band on stage)
* * *
(Everyone jumps to their feet to applause. But of course Zep and Jaime are on their feet the fastest and are the loudest. D is the only one that doesn't stand. He has a blank stare on his face. After the Band leaves the stage and the guests take their seats Jaime remains standing, folds his arms and turns to Darius at the opposite end of the table.)
Jaime: So...amazed yet Darius?
Darius: I'll admit. They've got talent. But talk to me when you got a whole label full of talent.
Jaime: Wow he can't even give someone the smallest complement without repricusion to anyone who isn't chained down to his label!
(Jude stands up immediately)
Jude:Come on guys! I didn't come back home after 2 years to hear you guys fight! Please. Retrain yourselves for me; (she looks at Tommy and grabs his hand) for us? Now this is supposed to be a celebration! Not a label smack down! I mean you're already at opposite ends of the table. So just cool it. Okay?
Jaime:Sorry Jude. And Tommy. I didn't mean to ruin your special evening.
(He slowly takes his seat still glaring at Darius.)
Sadie:Okay again people any portrayals of drama must go through the MC first. Which if you all have forgotten, is still me! Now, what you all have been waiting for: the first song by Jude–soon-to-be-Quincy Harrison! Her first song will be the single that flew to the top of the charts after a certain bar mitzvah! With no other than Karma!
(Everyone laughs)
Sadie: No guys im serious! Please give a warm welcome to Jude and Karma
(Jude and Karma go to the stage)
Sadie: And please ladies, keep the cat fighting to a minimum. The guys have stolen any privileges to it that you might have had before. (lol)
(Karma snatches the mic from Sadie.)
Karma: Thank you maid-of honor-and-bff for that lovely introduction! I would have to say that I am honored to be performing with Jude in her first song that she sings back home! And any beef that we had in the past is definitely over now right Jude?
Jude: Uh right Karma…Again I would like to thank everyone for coming and sharing this special night wi-
(Karma signaled the band and the music started. Ooh Karma. Can't have the spotlight off of her for two seconds. It's not even her party! Jude roles her eyes, grabs the mic off the stand and starts swaying with the music)
Karma
Am I supposed to thank you
For walking in the door
And giving me your love
Like pennies to the floor
You say that you're bringing me
Everything you got
Jude
If you think that's good enough
You don't know warm from hot
I won't say I'm sorry cause I wanted something more
It's he said, she said
Let's even up the score
Both
Give and take, and back and forth
That's the nature of the game
You supply the gasoline and I will be the flame
(As the girls belt out their tune Sadie stands at the side of the stage and watches. She still can't believe, much like the rest of the audience, what she's seeing. Then man in a suite, shades, and an earpiece, comes up to her and whispers something in her ear. Then he escorts her off the stage outside of the tent.)
Karma
Said you'd love me better
Swipe me off my feet
It's time that you deliver 'cuz there's a light up on the street
You're all talk no action
Baby that's not right
* * *
(Darius' Assistant leads Sadie outside the tent to where Darius is standing; waiting.)
Darius:
What took you so long?
(he says with a smirk on his face)
Sadie:
Well I don't now if you forgot, but I am the MC of the event tonight!
(She smirks back)
(Darius gives her a kiss on the cheek)
Darius:
I know earlier you said you wanted to talk. With both our crazy schedules this is the only time I could talk to my girl.
Sadie:
You haven't told anyone about US yet have you?
Darius:
US? What us? Sometimes I forget, cause you know being an item requires time being spent together. But anyway this is my business and no one needs to know my business till I want them to.
Sadie:
So is that a yes or a no?
Darius:
What do you think?
Sadie:
Okay good. Can we keep it that way? And can we cool it for a while. Just until or schedules aren't so crazy.
Darius:
You breaking up with big D. Harrison?
Sadie:
Not breaking up…more like putting US on hiatus until we can both put more effort into the relationship. Till you have more time to can pay me some real attention. (She says with a smirk)
Darius:
Why are you Harrisons so unpredictable, and then expect thing to always go your way?
Sadie;
Oh I don't know. Maybe because we're so beautiful and lovable and worth waiting for..
(She says as she bats her eye lashes)
Darius:
Alright Sadie, as long as you don't yell and call me tightwad again! I might be able to work something out like a mini vacation hiatus for G-Major in the future. But until then, the publicity department better be bang'n!
* * *
Jude
Don't need to rock around my finger
(Just wanna rock with you all night)
Both
I won't say I'm sorry cause I wanted something more
It's he said, she said
Let's even up the score
Give and take, and back and forth
That's the nature of the game
You supply the gasoline
* * *
Sadie:
Haha D. Have I ever disappointed you? The song sounds like its almost over. That's my cue! Wait here till after the song ends. We don't wanna look suspicious.
(She turns and struts to the tent. Before going inside she gives Darius a glance. Darius glances back and shakes his head with a smirk on his face. Then Sadie goes inside the tent and returns to her post on the side of the stage.)
* * *
Karma
and I will be the flame
Jude
I will be the flame
(Darius walks in from outside the tent and takes his seat at the table next to SpiDermen.)
Spid:
Dude where were you? You missed the good part of the song.
Darius:
I had some business to take care of. Don't worry about it
Spid:
O really…
(Spid also noticed that Sadie hadn't been there during the the entire performance either. Ohh our spidey catches on fast does he?)
Darius:
Look, Spiderman. Im the one who bailed you and Karma out after your newlywed show got sour. I got you a knew a deal and let you both live in your little caste to continue to play ken and Barbie even after you turned your back on me for Jaime. You're lucky Karma's your girl! She's kept the cash flown after Jude left! So if I were you I would cool it!
Spid:
I'm sorry your majesty. I was just a little curious
Darius:
Well don't be. Curiosity gets people in trouble.
Spid:
Yes Sir!
Jude:
Thanks karma for per-
Karma:
No Thank you Jude for doing me the honor. (she says to the audience. Not Jude. Go figure.) I mean G-major really hasn't been the same with out you. Thank everyone! (She blows a kiss to the audience and returns to her seat in between Darius and Spid)
Jude:Uh….thanks Karma. I think? The Next song I'm gonna sing is one of fmy fourth album. I hope you all like it.
(Jude sings 4 more songs 2 old 2 new. Then she calls Tommy to the stage and they end the show singing Here We Go Again.)
(Sadie returns to the stage.)
Sadie:
Okay so has anyone else had enough of these two love birds yet?? I know I have! Just kidding! Thank you all for coming tonight. Now get outa here!
(All the guests got up to leave. At the door is Tommy and Jude telling everyone thank you for coming and saying goodbye. Mean while Sadie Goes up to Jo)
Sadie:
Hey
Jo:
Hello. You've put together quite a party here. I've never seen anything like it before.
Sadie:
Well, anything for my baby sister ya know? Anyways I just wanted to come over to tell you thank you for looking out for Jude while she was in London and on tour.
Jo:
It wasn't much really. I gave her a little advice here and there but she really handled her self. She's grown a lot.
Sadie:
Well thank you very much for whatever you did. Jude told me that you were staying in a hotel until the wedding?
Jo:
Yeah its just up the road the label's paying for it.
Sadie:
I don't care who's paying for it! I will have none of it! You are coming the Harrison house and were are gonna have some girl fun Before Jude gets married and moves out.
Jo:
Wait… so she's not moving in with Tommy?
Sadie:
Nope. Not yet at least. She wants to wait untl after the wedding
Jo:
Does Tommy know that?
Sadie:
(She shrugs her shoulders)
I don't know but if he doesn't he will soon enough!
* * *
(The line of guests saying goodbye ends with Jaime and Zepplin at the entrance of the tent. Jude gives Jaime an "best friend how I've missed you" look. Jaime returns to the look and the hug.)
Jude:
Oh Jaime, I've missed you so much!
Jaime:
I've missed you more Harrison. Its been so long I feel like I don't even know the wonderful woman you've become!
Jude:
And I know I feel like I've missed out on all your success with NBR!
Jaime:
Lunch. Soon?
Jude:
I'll text you!
Jaime:
Alright, I'll see ya then. Great show! Goodnight.
(Jaime and Zepp leave the tent)
Jude:
Bye guys!!!(She says as she Waves to them vigerously)
(Tommy turns to Jude and grabs and grabs both of her hands)
Tommy:
Amazing show Harrison
Jude:
Well, you know a show is only as good as its finale.
Tommy:
And you rocked it.
Jude:
With you.
Tommy:
You know you could have with out me.
Jude:
Quincy….
Tommy:
What?
(He says with a smirk)
Jude:
Just let me love you k?
Tommy:
I'll try. So…you gonna come home with me tonight?
Jude:
About that…I think im gonna stay at home till after the wedding.
Tommy:
But Jude I thought we talked about you coming home with me after the party.
Jude:
I know. I know. But When I got home Sadie sister guilt tripped me. And you know Sadie. I couldn't say no. She wants us to spend as much time together as possible before the wedding, for Harrison sister time. And she wants to get to know Jo since they're going to be joining forces to help plan this wonderful ceremony. Look I think she's telling Jo now. (Jude and Tommy glance over at Jo and Sadie who were staring at the couple. When they see Jommy looking back at them they quickly look the other way) Haha…Just think in three weeks you'll have be ALL to yourself. (she says as she leans into him)
Tommy:
You Harrison women always find a way to get what you want.
Jude:
That's how I got you isn't it? (She says with a hug smile)
Tommy:
Hmm…the way I remember it I traveled half way around the world. I got you babe!
Jude:
Okay im just gonna over look the fact that you just made a Sunny and Cher reference and just say good night.
Tommy:
Ehh. Ya got me! Good night babe. (He bends Down and Kisses Jude)
Jude:
Till tomorrow Romeo?
Tommy:
Till Tomorrow Juliet!
(Jude blows Tommy a kiss as he walks backwards out of the tent catching the Kiss that Jude Blew)
* * *
What a night huh dairy? Yeah right now I am so lost for words. I am so excited to reconnect with everyone, especially Jaime. I'm exited to plan this wedding with the two most capable people I know. I'm excited to spend some time with Sadie, and for her and Jo to get to know each other. And most of all I'm excited to spend the rest of my life with Mr. Tommy Quincy. The only thing more I can ask for is drama free weeks until the wedding. But we all know that's an impossible wish!
Until Next time,
3 An overjoyed rock star